Capturing Lunar Exploration: My Experience with the ARISS Slow Scan TV Event

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 ARISS SSTV Event Scheduled for Dec 26

 





 

December 21, 2021— An ARISS Slow Scan TV (SSTV) event is scheduled from the International Space Station (ISS). The event is slated to begin on December 26 at 18:25 UTC for setup and operation and continue until December 31 ending at 17:05 UTC. Dates and times subject to change due to ISS operational adjustments.

 
Images will be downlinked at 145.8 MHz +/- 3 KHz for Doppler shift and the expected SSTV mode of operation is PD 120. The main theme will be for this event will be lunar exploration. Radio enthusiasts participating in the event can post and view images on the ARISS SSTV Gallery at https://www.spaceflightsoftware.com/ARISS_SSTV/ .
 
After your image is posted at the gallery, you can acquire a special award by linking to https://ariss.pzk.org.pl/sstv/ and follow directions for submitting a digital copy of your received image.

Capturing Lunar Exploration: My Experience with the ARISS Slow Scan TV Event

As a radio enthusiast and space enthusiast, I was thrilled to participate in the ARISS Slow Scan TV (SSTV) event from the International Space Station (ISS) on December 26, 2021. The event, which lasted from December 26 to December 31, was an opportunity for radio enthusiasts to receive images transmitted by the ISS and post them on the ARISS SSTV Gallery.

The event was focused on lunar exploration, and I was excited to see what kind of images I would receive. I set up my radio equipment and tuned into the 145.8 MHz +/- 3 KHz frequency for Doppler shift, which was where the images were being downlinked. The expected SSTV mode of operation was PD 120, and I made sure my equipment was properly set up for this mode.

The first image I received was of the moon's surface, taken from the ISS. The detail was incredible, and I was amazed at the quality of the image considering it was being transmitted from space. I quickly posted the image on the ARISS SSTV Gallery and was excited to see other participants' images.

Over the next few days, I received several more images, including images of the Lunar Module and the Apollo 11 landing site. Each image was a testament to the incredible achievements of human space exploration, and it was an honor to be able to receive them.

After the event, I followed the directions to submit a digital copy of my received image to receive a special award. I was proud to be able to participate in this event and receive an award for my efforts.

Overall, the ARISS Slow Scan TV event was an incredible experience. It was a unique opportunity to capture images transmitted from the ISS and to be part of a community of radio enthusiasts who share a passion for space exploration. I am grateful for the opportunity to participate in this event and look forward to future ARISS events.

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